Tag Archives: Existing Home Sales

Pending Home Sales Index Crosses The 100 Barrier

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Chris Salese

After a series of worse-than-expected data last month, the housing market appears to be back on track.
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Existing Home Sales Slip In March

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Chris Salese

In March, for the second straight month, home resales slipped nationwide. Continue reading →

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Existing Home Sales Stay Strong; Spring Season Underway

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Chris Salese

Despite sparse home inventory, the National Association of REALTORS reports that 4.59 million “existing homes” were sold in February on a seasonally-adjusted, annualized basis. Continue reading →

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Pending Home Sales Rise To 22-Month High

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Chris Salese

The Pending Home Sales Index resumed its climb in January, posting a 2 percent gain over the month prior. Continue reading →

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Existing Home Sales Climb To A 20-Month Record

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Chris Salese

January’s home resales moved to a 20-month high — additional evidence that the nation’s housing recovery is underway. Continue reading →

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Existing Home Sales Approach Bull Market Territory

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Chris Salese

According to data from the National Association of REALTORS®, on a seasonally-adjusted, annualized basis, December’s Existing Home Sales climbed by 120,00 units overall from the month prior on its way to an 11-month high. Continue reading →

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : January 23, 2012

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Chris Salese

The outlook for the U.S. economy improved last week, taking the mortgage bond market with it. For the first time this year, conforming mortgage rates rose from one week to the next.
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Pending Home Sales Index Rises Back Above 100

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Chris Salese

Low home prices and mortgage rates have combined to push home affordability to record levels nationwide. Home buyers are taking advantage. Continue reading →

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : December 27, 2011

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Chris Salese

Mortgage markets worsened last week on renewed optimism from the Eurozone, additional evidence of a U.S. economic recovery, and ongoing strength in housing.
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Home Supplies Fall To 7.0 Months Nationwide; Buyer Demand Strong

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Chris Salese

Home resales moved to a 10-month high in November, the latest in a series of strong showings from the housing sector. Continue reading →

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